రామాపతి, సీతాపతి పొద్దున్నే లేస్తే పొట్టేగతి.

This proverb highlights two situations that are known to persist for a long duration. Morning rain often indicates a rainy day ahead, and a relative arriving in the evening is likely to stay overnight. It is used to describe situations or guests that are expected to linger for quite some time.

This expression is used to describe a state of utter poverty or a situation where one has lost everything and is left with nothing but a basic mat to sleep on. It is often used humorously or self-deprecatingly to indicate that one is completely broke or has returned to a humble beginning after a failure.

This proverb expresses the struggle of common people for whom daily survival and filling their belly is the primary concern above all else. It is used to describe a state of poverty or a situation where basic necessities take priority over higher thoughts or luxuries.

This expression describes a person who is willing to share in celebrations and entertainment at their own place but expects others to provide the actual necessities or bear the costs. It is used to mock someone who is clever at avoiding expenses while appearing hospitable, or someone who wants the fun but avoids the responsibility.

This proverb describes a person's fickle nature towards God or others. When in trouble (Apathu), people make grand promises and vows, but once they attain wealth or success (Sampathu), they make excuses or become 'lame' (Kuntlu) to avoid fulfilling those commitments.

The devil was sick, the devil a monk would be; The devil grew well, the devil a monk was he. (Latin.)* * Aegrotat daemon, monachus tunce esse volebat; Daemon convaluit, daemon ut ante fuit,

This proverb describes a situation where the head of the family (husband) is away or has abandoned responsibilities (symbolized by going to the pilgrimage site Tirupati), while the wife manages the household by taking debts or relying on social standing (credit). It is used to mock families that maintain an outward show of status while being financially unstable or lacking internal coordination.

This expression describes a hand-to-mouth existence or a struggle for basic survival. It implies that everything earned during the day is immediately spent on basic necessities like food (stomach) and clothing, leaving nothing for savings or future planning.

This is a humorous and realistic expression used to describe the daily struggle for livelihood. It suggests that no matter how much one prays or thinks of higher things, the immediate priority upon waking up is finding a way to fill one's stomach (earning a living). It is often used to comment on the practical necessities of life that take precedence over spiritual or idealistic pursuits.

This expression is used to describe a person who pretends to be lazy, weak, or incapable when asked to do work, but becomes extremely quick, active, and energetic when it comes to their own interests, food, or play.

This proverb highlights the consequences of laziness and lack of ambition. It suggests that people who spend their entire day worrying only about their next meal or immediate basic comforts, without doing any productive work or planning for the future, will eventually face extreme poverty and end their lives with nothing.